The song 'country roads take me home, to the place I belong', by John Denver is playing on like forever. You are on a long gray road, stretching for miles together. On either side of it are golden rye fields, where the yield is yet to be harvested. The sky is crisp blue and the sunshine is a warm greeting on a winter morning. The scenic beauty is reminding you of a long distant memory. As you recollect the memory, a smile lights up on your face. Now, you are sure to make a turn in the kilometer-long driveway. At the end of the lane, is a house with smoke coming out of its chimney. You pull up the car at a small white picket fence, garlanded with white bougainvillea and you realize, that there could be nothing more welcoming than this.
On entering, you hang the car keys on the antique nail rack. The living room of the house and the furniture is just as you had imagined. The roughly plastered walls has rustic frames hanging on them. The room has a low level seating arrangement with leather sofas. The lamps are made out of banana paper and have a tinge of brown. The lighting is yellow, to retain a soft effect against the rough walls. The rug is handwoven in a deep maroon color and is a heaven to walk on. The wrought iron candle stands have vanilla essence candles and they fill the air with a light and tantalizing flavor. The center table has a crystal vase holding a hand-picked bunch of white roses. In the corner of the room, is a vintage wooden armoire, mystifying the look of the room.
You continue to explore this quaint house and the next door leads you to the bedrooms. The spacious rooms have a mellow lighting. The bed is a relief after the long drive to the place. The softness of the duvet covers with goose feathers is a bliss. Ceiling mounted white lamps bring out the cozy feeling of the room. The windows have a wooden panel in dark shades. The picture frames are cast out of iron is artistic curves. The curtains are old-fashioned, hanging down from wooden pelmets. Everything is a perfect blend with the theme. Just the way it all should be.
The bathroom which is attached to the bedroom has a wise white theme on a wooden-like backdrop. The huge bathtub is super white, with silver bath fittings. The curtain shower has a leaf green color complimenting the décor. What gets your attention, is a unique basin carved out of stone. Behind it, a light is fitted to weaken its brilliance. The mirror with a wooden frame has vanity lightings for clarity. The sweet smell of German chamomile essential oil makes it difficult for you to resist it. But your stomach disagrees and needs some filling.
You enter the kitchen to have a quick bite. The tasteful kitchen has everything the country way. The string of hanging garlic fills the room with its scent. The pots, pans and other culinary items are wooden and metallic. The hard solid oak wood table is shinning with black polish. The hob has a real chimney, the same one that you saw on your way in. The kitchen is adorned with everything in a burnt orange color. The lighting is bright but does not hurt the eye. The backyard of the country house has a kitchen garden attached to it. Heirloom tomatoes and other veggies are a treat that you are looking forward to. The heart of the home has surely enthralled you.
The dreamlike country-styled house has overwhelmed you for sure. Who wouldn't want a cozy, warm and perfect abode for the coveted and much deserved weekend getaway? I surely do. So get up and get going to re-create the magic of this narration.
